Care of the shrub Bupleurum fruticosum or Shrubby hare's-ear |
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The genus Bupleurum, family Apiaceae, comprises 200 species of herbaceous plants and shrubs native to the Northern Hemisphere (the vast majority). Some species are: Bupleurum fruticosum, Bupleurum montanum, Bupleurum salicifolium, Bupleurum elatum, Bupleurum odontites, Bupleurum gibraltarium, Bupleurum lancifolium, Bupleurum baldense. Common name: Shrubby hare's-ear. This species is native to the Mediterranean region. They are perennial shrubs of rounded shape with shiny leathery oblong leaves; they reach 1.5 meters (4.92 feet) in height. The yellow flowers appear in umbels and bloom in spring and summer. Shrubby hare's-ear is used to form hedges and for Mediterranean-type beds. It has medicinal properties against coughs (fruits and roots). Bupleurum fruticosum needs full sun or semi-shade exposure. It resists pollution from cities and proximity to the sea. The soil has to be well drained and contain organic matter. Always water moderately, waiting for the soil to dry out; it's very resistant to drought. Prune lightly in early spring. Bupleurum fruticosum is a very rustic plant and resistant to pests and diseases. Shrubby hare's-ear propagates by seeds sown in spring or by semi-woody cuttings in late summer. |
Images of the shrub Bupleurum fruticosum or Shrubby hare's-ear |
 Bupleurum fruticosum  Bupleurum fruticosum  Bupleurum gibraltarium  Bupleurum gibraltarium  Bupleurum montanum  Bupleurum montanum |